Sometimes Common Sense and Driving Go Hand in Hand!

Sometimes Common Sense and Driving Go Hand in Hand!

.Common sense is the most important sense of them all, and when it comes to driving we can’t leave it. And time and again its obvious that common sense is required to drive. Nowadays it seems as though many drivers seem to get too comfortable while driving and forget to use our common sense and in the worst case scenario forget that they’re driving a car and failing to control it may lead to a potential threat to life.

Some of the major causesas told by the California DMV Traffic School, in almost all car accidents compromises ofDriving Fast or Speeding, Under Influence of Drugs orAlcohol, and Not Wearing Seat Belts and Being Distracted.

Driving Fast or Speeding:

Everyone of us has gone over the speed limit at some point in our lives. To make things worse we aren’t even aware of the fact that we’re speeding at times. Many may not know that if you’re traveling at 70 or 80mph the risk of a fatal accident becomes twice or thrice. Now using your common sense you should know that speeding is dangerous, the odds are greatly stacked against a person who is driving fast as they put themselves and othersdrivers, passengers and pedestrians in risk!

Under Influence of Drugs orAlcohol:

With a thousand things on our mind we start our day and with this we also drive. Therefore, including additional means of distractions and delays into your mind and body is not only dangerous but has accountedto one-third of the cause of all traffic accidents.

Did you know around 18-20% of the reason for all crashes is because of Drugs or alcohol!

Seat Belts:

A wise person will always have his seat belts on, as more than 50% times seatbelts have prevented death in collisions, not only this therear seat belts have prevented an accident at a staggering 70-80% times.

Being Distracted:

Distraction is the major reason for accidents everywhere, did you know the radio or music player causes distraction to the people, yesyou’ve heard that right!

Not only does listening to music make a person distracted, but listening causes you to lose attention and focus from the task at hand. Be it the Mobile phone,Hands free, Messaging, taking Pictures or Selfies, all of these cool things makesus lose our attention off of the road. The passengers also cause a lot of distractions, if they are continuously talking. For example, children constantlyshouting and yelling at the back of the car and the parents try to quitethem can lead all of them to a tightspot, if the driver isn’t looking ahead!

DMV Videos

Driving Under the Influence (SB 61, Hill)
This law extends the existing Ignition Interlock Device (IID) pilot project to July 1, 2017 for, Alameda, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Tulare counties. The IID pilot project requires a person convicted of a DUI to install an IID for five months upon a first offense, 12 months for a second offense, 24 months for a third offense, and 36 months for a fourth or subsequent offense. The project was originally set to end on January 1, 2016.

Earbuds or Headsets (SB 491, Transportation Committee)
This law, among other things, makes it unlawful to wear a headset covering, earplugs in, or earphones covering, resting on, or inserted in, both ears, while operating a motor vehicle or a bicycle. This prohibition does not apply to persons operating authorized emergency vehicles, construction equipment and refuse or waste equipment while wearing a headset or safety earplugs.

Pedal-Powered Vehicles (SB 530, Pan) This law expands the definition of pedicab to include a four-wheeled device that is pedal-powered, has a seating capacity for eight or more passengers, cannot travel in excess of 15 miles per hour, and is being used for transporting passengers for hire. This law sets requirements related to local authorization, operator qualifications and training, financial responsibility, accident reporting, safety equipment, and inspections. The law establishes rules and standards for pedicabs that allow passengers to consume alcohol on board, if authorized by local ordinance or resolution

Electrically Motorized Skateboards (AB 604, Olsen)
This law defines “electrically motorized board,” and restricts their operation on public facilities, requires boards to be equipped with safety equipment, and authorizes cities and counties to regulate their use. It also makes it a crime to operate an electrically motorized board while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In addition, the law limits the board’s operation to individuals 16 years or older, requires operators to wear a bicycle helmet, wear safety equipment to increase visibility at night, and limits their operation to roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less. A conviction for violating this law is punishable by a fine of up $250.

Electric Bicycles (AB 1096, Chiu)
This law adds an entirely new definition of an electric bicycle to the California Vehicle Code. An electric bicycle is defined as a bicycle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts. The law creates three classes of electric bicycles. Manufacturers will also need to certify the electric bicycles comply with specified requirements. Electric bicycle riders will be able to use roads similar to other bicycle riders, while providing a measure of local control if safety concerns arise on specific paths or public trails.

California Residency Requirement (AB 1465, Gordon)
This law will require an applicant for an original driver license or identification card to provide proof of California state residency, starting July 1, 2016 and it will bring DMV into compliance with a federal law requirement. The DMV will need to adopt regulations relating to the procedures for verifying that the applicant is a California resident.